Marathon Training
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009Of all types of exercisers, runners are notorious for having the least diversity in their training regimens. Runners run. There are several problems runners face by not cross-training on a regular basis. First, runners are much more likely to suffer from joint injury because of the constant pounding and jarring to their joints that is [...]
Tips For Your Marathon Fan Club On Race Day
Monday, September 28th, 2009Training for a marathon is a little like losing weight. You think you are embarking on a private journey, but before you know it everybody in your circle of friends and family knows you are up to something newsworthy. I am one of those exercisers who does my own thing. If I were not teaching [...]
Fuel Your Body Before You Run Or You Will Run Out Of Gas
Monday, September 21st, 2009When people think of what marathon runners eat, they automatically think about carbs. Lots of them. The fact is that carbo-loading is not what elite runners do, and either should you. What you eat is only part of the equation when it comes to properly fueling your body for marathon training. It is important to [...]
Is It Better To Train For A Marathon Alone Or Train In a Group?
Sunday, September 20th, 2009There are many marathon teams that you can join to help you train for a marathon as well as help raise money for a worthy cause. Being a part of a marathon team is an excellent way to properly train in order to successfully complete your marathon. It is important to remember, however, that marathon [...]
If Running Barefoot Is Not For You, Try Newton Running Shoes
Saturday, September 12th, 2009There have been some elite marathon runners over the years who run barefoot. This unconventional way of running has yet to go mainstream in this country. In fact, running shoes are big business. There is a significant amount of money that goes into research and development in order for companies to design the ultimate running [...]
Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Run?
Sunday, September 6th, 2009You often hear people complain about knee and hip problems when they are training for a marathon, but almost as common are complaints about sore feet. Everything from blisters to ingrown toenails to plantar fasciitis are just a few of the ailments that plague runners. One of the most common mistakes runners make, especially new [...]
Marathon Sand Traps
Saturday, September 5th, 2009Just like in golf where there are sand traps that your ball can get stuck, exercise has its own pitfalls. I am training for my first marathon. Anyone can run a marathon. You do not have to be a runner. You become a runner through proper training.
Training for marathons is like starting college. Many of [...]
Running Logs Will Make You A Better Runner
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Experts in weight loss have known for years the benefits of journaling caloric intake when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. By writing down exactly what you ate, when you ate, and how you felt when you ate is an excellent tool to be able to gauge patterns in your eating behavior [...]
Run The Race That’s Right For You
Monday, August 31st, 2009Every aspiring runner thinks the true test of achievement is having successfully run a marathon. Runners of all fitness levels and abilities run marathons for different reasons. Some want to check it off their “bucket list” as a feat to accomplish before they die. Some want to lose weight and think that training for a [...]
Running Too Often Will Not Make You A Better Runner
Monday, August 24th, 2009After questions about speed and distance, the most common question I get from new runners has to do with frequency. How often do you have to run if you are a beginning runner and training for a marathon? The answer is simple. In order to become a runner, you must run consistently and often. That [...]
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